The name Gillient has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the personal nameJulian, which was both masculine and feminine in Old English. Consequently, both patronymic and metronymic surnames are derived from this name. The personal name Julian was originally derived from both the Latin masculine name Julianus and the Latin feminine name Juliana; these were both names of saints and enjoyed great popularity.

Gillient Early Origins

Gillient Spelling Variations

Gillient Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Gillient include Julian, Jullian, Julyan, Juliane, Julion, Gillian and others.

Gillient Early History

Gillient Early History

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Gillient Early Notables (pre 1700)

Gillient Early Notables (pre 1700)

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Gillient In Ireland

Gillient In Ireland

Some of the Gillient family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: William Julian, who sailed to Virginia as one of the first settlers to America in 1609; Sara Julian to Virginia in 1618; William Julian to Virginia in 1623.

Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.

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The Gillient Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Gillient Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.